SFO
San Francisco
United States
8,715 km
5,415 miles
VAH
Vallegrande
Bolivia
Distance
8,715 km
5,415 mi / 4,706 nm
Est. Flight Time
11h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
+4h
America/Los_Angeles
Heading
125°
southeast

Airport Comparison

SFO VAH
Airport Name San Francisco International Airport Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport
IATA Code SFO VAH
ICAO Code KSFO SLVG
City San Francisco Vallegrande
Country United States Bolivia
Timezone America/Los_Angeles America/La_Paz
Elevation 13 ft 6,551 ft
Coordinates 37.620000, -122.380000 -18.480000, -64.100000

San Francisco (SFO) to Vallegrande (VAH) Flight Distance

The flight distance from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States to Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) in Vallegrande, Bolivia is 8,715 kilometers (5,415 miles / 4,706 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 11h, flying southeast at a heading of 125°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting United States with Bolivia. It is an intercontinental flight between North America and South America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 18:15 in San Francisco, it's 22:15 in Vallegrande. The 4-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

There is a significant elevation difference of 6,538 feet between the two airports. Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport sits higher than San Francisco International Airport. Travelers arriving at the higher-elevation airport should be aware of potential altitude effects.

The return flight from Vallegrande (VAH) to San Francisco (SFO) follows a heading of 317° (northwest). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Capitan Av. Vidal Villagomez Toledo Airport (VAH) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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